Goldman Funeral Chapel
174 Ferry St, Malden, MA, 02148
Questions to Ask When You Call
You're not expected to know this. These questions help you compare and avoid surprises.
“Can I see your General Price List?”
Federal law (FTC Funeral Rule) requires them to give you itemized pricing. You have every right to ask.
“Do you accept insurance assignment?”
This means they bill the insurance company directly. You don't pay thousands upfront and wait to be reimbursed.
“What's included vs. what's extra?”
Packages may not include everything. Ask about the casket, embalming, transportation, facility fees, and death certificate copies.
“Do you offer payment plans?”
Many funeral homes allow you to spread the cost over time. Ask about down payments, terms, and financing options.
Know Your Rights
The FTC Funeral Rule protects you. Every funeral home must provide an itemized General Price List if you ask — in person or over the phone. You are never required to buy a package and can choose services individually. You also have the right to use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in Massachusetts
$3,119 – $9,810
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $3,119–$9,810. If your loved one had a life insurance policy, the benefit can cover these costs — and we'll file the claim and handle the carrier for you, even without the policy number. $0 upfront, and nothing if it doesn't pay out.
Services Offered
What Families Say
“My relationship with Goldman Funeral Chapels started about 9 months ago when I discovered that my mother was screwed by a funeral home in Ft Lauderdale Florida. We were fortunate to discover the problem prior to my mother's passing. I can't imagine the mess we would have experienced because they would not honor a pre-paid contract. Jay and Harvey Goldman were fantastic at helping us return order to a process that can be overwhelming. They listed everything out and and put us back on the right track. When my mother passed a few months later things could not have gone smoother. From start to finish they were empathetic and steered us smoothly through the process. I have nothing but praise for Goldman Funeral Chapels”
— Elliot Check
“When my father passed away, Jay Goldman took care of the arrangements with grace, kindness, compassion, and professionalism. Aside from handling all of the logistics, he anticipated concerns we might have and was emotionally intuitive in relating to different family members. He even handled a challenging situation we had with another vendor with creativity and confidence. I trust him completely and would recommend him to anyone. He makes one of life's hardest times a lot easier.”
— Joanna Cohen Greenstein
“Harvey Goldman buried my mother-in-law, my mother and, most recently, my father. I only wish I had known him when my father-in-law passed away many years ago. He helped me "run interference" with a difficult family member and treated that member with respect. I just referred him to a very close friend and wanted to check out this website to let her know some details and was shocked to see a negative review. I have, unfortunately, been to many funerals which he and Jay Goldman have handled and have always been impressed with his knowledge, his people skills, and his sensitivity to the grieving process.”
— Deena Siegel
We can help with what comes next.
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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